The Love Movement

Common Ground (Get It Goin' On)

A Tribe Called Quest

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

6

End

98

Internal

4

Multi

104

Slant

2

Chain

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[Chorus: Q-Tip & Phife Dawg | Q-Tip]
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
Ah, get it goin' on, let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
Phife Dawg in the break, is she more than you can take?
[Verse 2: Phife Dawg | Q-Tip]
See, I'm not the one to be taken✦ advantage of
(Damn, Phife Dawg, Phife Dawg)
And if you really✦ think about it, I got nothin'✦ but love
(Yeah)
Now if your heart isn't in it, please let me know
There's no need to waste time, if it's no, then I'll go
(Yeah, yeah, baby,✦ word up, word)
[Chorus: Q-Tip & Phife Dawg]
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
Get it goin' on, let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
And if it's me, then let's get it goin' on
Get it goin' on, let's get it goin' on

Technical Breakdown

5.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes4.0

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.0

Performance and control

Computed Score5.40

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on conversational flow and rhythmic sincerity rather than dense lyrical complexity, typical of Phife Dawg's approach to accessible, character-driven storytelling.

C
4
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5
Cadence / Flow
4
Vocabulary
4
Wordplay
6
Delivery
Conversational cadenceCall-and-response backing vocalsAABB rhyme structure
Rhyme Architecture: A straightforward AABB rhyme structure using consistent end-rhymes (of/love, know/go) to prioritize clarity and conversational tone.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I'm not the one to be taken advantage of"

① A declaration of self-respect and boundaries in a romantic or social context.② A warning against underestimating his status or intelligence as an emcee.

Excellent integration of backing vocal ad-libs which enhances the rhythmic energy

Strong sense of persona and directness

Clear adherence to the beat pocket

Lack of multi-layered wordplay or complex metaphoric depth

Limited technical variation in syllable structure

Simple, predictable rhyme scheme

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